MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,497 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
Offside Front Lower Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 500?
Based on 45,594 MOT tests across 4,342 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BPC 299Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 500 in Gold with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 101,945 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 500 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,248 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BPC 299Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 43 years old, this Mercedes-benz 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was BPC 299Y registered?
BPC 299Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 4 May 1983.
Is BPC 299Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for BPC 299Y shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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